Easy Baked Rigatoni With Ham and Feta |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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We love this dish at our house! Adjust all ingredients to taste. Ingredients:
12 ounces rigatoni pasta |
1 1/2 cups diced ham (or to taste) |
5 tomatoes, diced |
1 cup feta cheese |
3 cups mozzarella cheese, divided (you can use more mozza cheese) |
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed dried thyme |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste) |
1 1/2 cups whipping cream |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 375 degrees. 2. Butter a 13 x 9-in baking dish. 3. Cook pasta in boiling water until firm-tender; drain. 4. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the cooked pasta, ham, tomatoes, 1 cup feta, 1-1/2 cups mozza cheese, thyme, and grated Parmesan cheese. 5. Add in the cream; mix to combine, then season with salt and pepper. 6. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle with 1-1/2 cups mozza cheese (can use more). 7. Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. 8. Uncover foil, then sprinkle with mozza cheese, return to bake for 10 minutes more. 9. Note** if desired, 1 onion chopped, and about 2 tablespoons minced garlic may be sauteed, and added to the mixture. |
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